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BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust
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SEC Filings
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August 22, 2025 EX-99.(L)(2)

MORRIS, NICHOLS, ARSHT & TUNNELL LLP 1201 NORTH MARKET STREET P.O. BOX 1347 WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19899-1347 (302) 658-9200 (302) 658-3989 FAX August 20, 2025

Opinion and Consent of Counsel Exhibit (l)(2) MORRIS, NICHOLS, ARSHT & TUNNELL LLP 1201 NORTH MARKET STREET P.

August 22, 2025 EX-99.(D)(4)

NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY For Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST

Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery Exhibit (d)(4) NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY For Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST Subscribed for under the Primary Subscription Privilege and Pursuant to the Over-Subscription Privilege As set forth in the Prospectus Supplement, dated August 20, 2025, and the accompanying Prospectus, dated June 2, 2025 (collectively,

August 22, 2025 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 22, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 22, 2025 Securities Act File No.

August 22, 2025 EX-99.(S)(3)

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables FORM N-2 (Form Type) BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Calculation of Filing Fees Table Exhibit (s)(3) Calculation of Filing Fee Tables FORM N-2 (Form Type) BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) The maximum aggregate amount of common shares of beneficial interest being offered pursuant to the Prospectus Supplement dated August 20, 2025 (the “Prospectus Supplement”) and the accompanying Base Prospectus dated June 2, 2025 (together with the Prospectus Supplement, the “Prospectus”) is 14,265,677 common shares of beneficial interest (the “Offering”).

August 22, 2025 EX-99.(K)(5)

July 22, 2025

Form of Information Agent Agreement Exhibit (k)(5) Georgeson LLC 51 West 52nd Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10019 www.

August 22, 2025 EX-99.(D)(3)

MR A SAMPLE DESIGNATION (IF ANY) ADD 1 ADD 2 ADD 3 ADD 4 ADD 5 + Computershare Trust Company, N.A. 150 Royall Street Suite V Canton Massachusetts 02021 Information Agent: Georgeson LLC Banks, Brokers and Shareholders call toll-free: (877)

Form of Subscription Certificate Exhibit (d)(3) MR A SAMPLE DESIGNATION (IF ANY) ADD 1 ADD 2 ADD 3 ADD 4 ADD 5 + Computershare Trust Company, N.

August 22, 2025 EX-99.(K)(4)

Subscription Agent Agreement BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, BlackRock Advisors, LLC Computershare Trust Company, N.A., Computershare Inc.

Form of Subscription Agent Agreement Exhibit (k)(4) Subscription Agent Agreement Between BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, BlackRock Advisors, LLC and Computershare Trust Company, N.

August 20, 2025 424B2

BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST 42,797,032 Rights for 14,265,677 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Issuable Upon the Exercise of Transferable Subscription Rights to Acquire Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration Statement No. 333-285442 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated June 2, 2025) BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST 42,797,032 Rights for 14,265,677 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Issuable Upon the Exercise of Transferable Subscription Rights to Acquire Common Shares of Beneficial Interest BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (the “Trust,” “we,”

August 8, 2025 N-2MEF

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2025 Securities Act File No.

August 8, 2025 EX-99.(N)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consent Exhibit (n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated February 25, 2025, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (the “Trust”), appearing in the Form N-CSR of the

August 8, 2025 EX-99.(L)

MORRIS, NICHOLS, ARSHT & TUNNELL LLP 1201 NORTH MARKET STREET P.O. BOX 1347 WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19899-1347 (302) 658-9200 (302) 658-3989 FAX August 8, 2025

Opinion and Consent of Counsel Exhibit (l) MORRIS, NICHOLS, ARSHT & TUNNELL LLP 1201 NORTH MARKET STREET P.

August 8, 2025 EX-FILING FEES

Security Type

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables N-2 BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities ☐Not Applicable Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial Effective Date Filing Fee Previously Paid in Connection with Unsold Securities to be Carried Forward Newly Registered Securities Fees to be Paid 1 Equity Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.

June 6, 2025 EX-99.(S)(3)

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables FORM N-2 (Form Type) BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Exhibit (s)(3) Calculation of Filing Fee Tables FORM N-2 (Form Type) BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) The maximum aggregate amount of common shares of beneficial interest being offered pursuant to the Prospectus Supplement dated June 5, 2025 (the “Prospectus Supplement”) and the accompanying Base Prospectus dated June 2, 2025 (together with the Prospectus Supplement, the “Prospectus”) is 13,000,000 common shares of beneficial interest (the “Offering”).

June 6, 2025 EX-99.(L)(2)

MORRIS, NICHOLS, ARSHT & TUNNELL LLP 1201 NORTH MARKET STREET P.O. BOX 1347 WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19899-1347 (302) 658-9200 (302) 658-3989 FAX June 5, 2025

Exhibit (l)(2) MORRIS, NICHOLS, ARSHT & TUNNELL LLP 1201 NORTH MARKET STREET P.O. BOX 1347 WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19899-1347 (302) 658-9200 (302) 658-3989 FAX June 5, 2025 BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust 100 Bellevue Parkway Wilmington, Delaware 19809 Re: BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Delaware counsel to BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, a

June 6, 2025 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2025 Securities Act File No.

June 6, 2025 EX-99.(H)(2)

SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT BlackRock Investments, LLC 50 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001

Exhibit (h)(2) SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT BlackRock Investments, LLC 50 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001 June 5, 2025 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time BlackRock Investments, LLC (the “Distributor,” “we” or “us”) will act as manager of registered at-the-market offerings by BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), of up to 13,000,000 common shares (the “Shares”) of beneficial interest, par value $0.

June 6, 2025 EX-99.(H)(1)

DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

Exhibit (h)(1) DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of June 5, 2025 by and between BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), and BlackRock Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Distributor”).

June 5, 2025 424B2

BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST Up to 13,000,000 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration Statement No. 333-285442 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated June 2, 2025) BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST Up to 13,000,000 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (the “Trust,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is offering for sale 13,000,000 of our common shares of beneficial interest (“common shares”). Our common share

May 22, 2025 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant  ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐  Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒  Defini

January 21, 2025 EX-10.1

STANDSTILL AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 Subject to FRE 408 STANDSTILL AGREEMENT This Standstill Agreement (including the exhibits hereto, this “Agreement”) is entered into as of January 20, 2025 by and among Saba Capital Management, L.P. (“Saba”), BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (the “Fund”) and BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor,” and together with Saba and the Fund, the “Parties,” and each individually, a “Party”).

January 21, 2025 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 21, 2025 (January 20, 2025) BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 811-22774 46-1559941 (State or Other Jurisdiction o

December 23, 2024 424B3

BLACKROCK ALPHA STRATEGIES FUND (BAS) BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST (BHK) BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (HYT) BLACKROCK CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (CREDX) BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (DSU) BLACKROCK ENHANCED EQUITY DIVIDEND TRUST (BDJ) B

Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File Nos.: 333-273507 (BAS) 333-262607 (BHK) 333-262469 (HYT) 333-255980 (CREDX) 333-267429 (DSU) 333-272239 (BDJ) 333-266318 (BGT) 333-263527 (BME) 333-262743 (BKT) 333-263021 (BKN) 333-262366 (BLW) 333-262119 (BIT) 333-259605 (BFK) 333-273508 (BPIF) 333-264682 (BST) 333-262272 (BUI) BLACKROCK ALPHA STRATEGIES FUND (BAS) BLACKROCK CO

June 5, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant  ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐  Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒  Defini

August 4, 2023 CORRESP

BRUSSELS CHICAGO FRANKFURT HOUSTON LONDON LOS ANGELES MILAN NEW YORK PALO ALTO PARIS ROME SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON

787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 August 4, 2023 Mr.

May 23, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Definitive

March 31, 2023 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2023

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2023 Securities Act File No.

March 31, 2023 EX-99.(N)(2)

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consent is filed herewith.

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consent Exhibit (n)(2) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement 333-262119 on Form N-2 of our report dated December 21, 2022, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust appearing in the Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended October 31, 2022.

March 29, 2023 NPORT-EX

Schedule of Investments

NPORT-EX 2 NPORT89K1653361790123.htm Schedule of Investments (unaudited) January 31, 2023 BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Par (000) Value Asset-Backed Securities Ajax Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-D, Class B, 0.00%, 12/25/57(a)(b)(c) USD 20 $ 11,979 Allegro CLO V Ltd., (3 mo. LIBOR US + 0.95%), 5.74%, 10/16/30(b)(c) 491 485,129 ALM

January 17, 2023 NPORT-EX

Schedule of Investments

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) July 31, 2022 BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Par (000) Value Asset-Backed Securities Ajax Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-D, Class B, 0.

January 3, 2023 424B3

BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (HYT) BLACKROCK CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (CREDX) BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (DSU) BLACKROCK HEALTH SCIENCES TRUST (BME) BLACKROCK HEDGE FUND GUIDED PORTFOLIO SOLUTION (GPS) BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST, INC

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File Nos.: 333-262469 (HYT) 333-255980 (CREDX) 333-267429 (DSU) 333-263527 (BME) 333-251797 (GPS) 333-262743 (BKT) 333-262366 (BLW) 333-262119 (BIT) 333-261023 (BLE) 333-264682 (BST) 333-262272 (BUI) BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. (HYT) BLACKROCK CREDIT STRATEGIES FUND (CREDX) BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. (DSU) BLACKROCK HEALTH SCIEN

September 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

Schedule of Investments

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) July 31, 2022 BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Par (000) Value Asset-Backed Securities Ajax Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-D, Class B, 0.

July 18, 2022 424B3

BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST Supplement dated July 18, 2022 to the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”), each dated March 3, 2022

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration File No.: 333-262119 BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST Supplement dated July 18, 2022 to the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (?SAI?), each dated March 3, 2022 This supplement amends certain information in the Prospectus and SAI, each dated March 3, 2022, of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (the ?Trust?). Unless otherwise indicat

June 3, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e

May 3, 2022 EX-99.(H)(2)

Form of Sub-Placement Agent Agreement is filed herewith.

Exhibit (h)(2) SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT BlackRock Investments, LLC 55 East 52nd Street, New York, New York 10055 May [?], 2022 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time BlackRock Investments, LLC (the ?Distributor,? ?we? or ?us?) will act as manager of registered at-the-market offerings by BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Fund?), of up to 15,000,000 common shares (the ?Shares?) of beneficial interest, par value $0.

May 3, 2022 EX-99.(S)(2)

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables (Final Prospectus Dated May 3, 2022) is filed herewith.

Exhibit (s)(2) Calculation of Filing Fee Tables FORM N-2 (Form Type) BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) The maximum aggregate amount of common shares of beneficial interest being offered pursuant to the Prospectus Supplement dated May 3, 2022 (the ?Prospectus Supplement?) and the accompanying Base Prospectus dated March 3, 2022 (together with the Prospectus Supplement, the ?Prospectus?) is 15,000,000 common shares of beneficial interest (the ?Offering?).

May 3, 2022 EX-99.(H)(1)

Form of Distribution Agreement is filed herewith.

Exhibit (h)(1) DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (the ?Agreement?) is made as of May [?], 2022 by and between BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Fund?), and BlackRock Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Distributor?).

May 3, 2022 424B2

BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST Up to 15,000,000 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Securities Act File No. 333-262119 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated March 3, 2022) BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST Up to 15,000,000 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (the ?Trust,? ?we,? ?us? or ?our?) is offering for sale 15,000,000 of our common shares of beneficial interest (?common shares?). Our common shares

May 3, 2022 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 3, 2022

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 3, 2022 Securities Act File No.

May 3, 2022 EX-99.(L)(2)

Opinion and Consent of Counsel to the Registrant is filed herewith.

MORRIS, NICHOLS, ARSHT & TUNNELL LLP 1201 NORTH MARKET STREET P.O. BOX 1347 WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19899-1347 (302) 658-9200 (302) 658-3989 FAX May 3, 2022 BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust 100 Bellevue Parkway Wilmington, Delaware 19809 Re: BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Delaware counsel to BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, a Delaware statuto

March 29, 2022 NPORT-EX

Currency Purchased

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) January 31, 2022 BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Par (000) Value Asset-Backed Securities Ajax Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-D, Class B, 0.

February 28, 2022 CORRESP

BRUSSELS CHICAGO FRANKFURT HOUSTON LONDON LOS ANGELES MILAN NEW YORK PALO ALTO PARIS ROME SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON

787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 February 28, 2022 VIA EDGAR John Grzeskiewicz Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (Securities Act File No.

September 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

Received by the Trust

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) July 31, 2021 BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Par (000) Value Asset-Backed Securities Ajax Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2017-D, Class B, 7.

July 20, 2021 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e

June 8, 2021 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

Received by the Trust

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) January 31, 2021 BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Par (000) Value Asset-Backed Securities 522 Funding Clo I Ltd.

September 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Currency

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited) July 31, 2020 BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Par (000) Value Asset-Backed Securities 522 Funding Clo I Ltd.

August 19, 2020 CORRESP

August 19, 2020

SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP 787 SEVENTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10019 +1 212 839 5300 +1 212 839 5599 FAX AMERICA ? ASIA PACIFIC ? EUROPE August 19, 2020 VIA EDGAR U.

June 9, 2020 DEF 14A

- CLASSIFIED FUND N&P

Classified Fund N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 9, 2020 SC 13G/A

BIT / BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust / UBS Group AG - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A UNITED STATES Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 09258A107 (CUSIP Number) March 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pur

March 31, 2020 NPORT-EX

Received by the Trust

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust Schedule of Investments (unaudited) January 31, 2020 BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Shares Value Common Stocks — 0.

February 11, 2020 SC 13G/A

BIT / BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust / UBS Group AG - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 09258A107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule

September 26, 2019 NPORT-EX

BIT / BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust NPORT-EX - -

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited) July 31, 2019 BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) Security Shares Value Common Stocks — 0.

June 11, 2019 DEF 14A

BGIO / BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunity Trust DEF 14A - - CLASSIFIED FUND N&P

Classified Fund N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 28, 2019 N-Q

BIT / BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 28, 2019 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, th

February 14, 2019 SC 13G/A

BIT / BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust / UBS Group AG - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 09258A107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule p

September 21, 2018 N-Q

BIT / BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

September 21, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, th

June 6, 2018 DEF 14A

BGIO / BlackRock 2022 Global Income Opportunity Trust CLASSIFIED FUND N&P

Classified Fund N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 23, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, th

March 23, 2018 N-Q

Blackrock Multi-sector Income Trust - BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 16, 2018 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Janey Ahn, Benjamin Archibald, Aaron Wasserman, Eugene Drozdetski, Jessica Herlihy, Gladys Chang, Kiersten Zaza, Charles Park and Tricia Meyer of BlackRock, Inc.

February 13, 2018 SC 13G

BIT / BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust / UBS Group AG - SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 09258A107 (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule purs

December 20, 2017 CORRESP

NEW YORK WASHINGTON HOUSTON PARIS LONDON MILAN ROME FRANKFURT BRUSSELS in alliance with Dickson Minto W.S., London and Edinburgh

787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019-6099 Tel: 212 728 8000 Fax: 212 728 8111 December 20, 2017 Ms.

September 27, 2017 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99.CERT 2 d434210dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income T

September 27, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 7, 2017 DEF 14A

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund CLASSIFIED FUND N&P

Classified Fund N&P Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 23, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, thi

March 23, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 28, 2016 8-K

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2016 (October 28, 2016) BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) DELAWARE 811-22774 46-1559941 (State or Other Jurisdicti

October 28, 2016 EX-3.1

BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED Effective as of October 28, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Section 1. Chair 1 Section 2. Annual Meetings of Shareholders 1 Section 3. Special Meetings of Shareholder

EX-3.1 Exhibit 3.1 BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS Effective as of October 28, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Section 1. Chair 1 Section 2. Annual Meetings of Shareholders 1 Section 3. Special Meetings of Shareholders 1 Section 4. Place of Meetings 2 Section 5. Notice of Meetings 2 Section 6. Nature of Business at Annual Meetings of Share

September 26, 2016 N-Q

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d201988dnq.htm BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-22774 Name of Fund: BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) Fund Address: 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809 Name and address o

September 26, 2016 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99.CERT 2 d201988dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income T

June 9, 2016 DEF 14A

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust BLACKROCK PROXY STATEMENT

BLACKROCK PROXY STATEMENT Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 1, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Unassociated Document POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Janey Ahn, Benjamin Archibald, Eugene Drozdetski, Laura Ingle, Gladys Chang, Charles Park, Tricia Meyer and Howard Surloff of BlackRock, Inc.

March 24, 2016 N-Q

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 24, 2016 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, th

March 2, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Unassociated Document POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Janey Ahn, Benjamin Archibald, Eugene Drozdetski, Laura Ingle, Gladys Chang, Charles Park, Tricia Meyer and Howard Surloff of BlackRock, Inc.

February 11, 2016 SC 13G/A

BIT / BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

Saba Capital Management, L.P.: Form SC 13G/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09258A107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 (Date of Ev

September 22, 2015 N-Q

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

September 22, 2015 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99.CERT 2 d25626dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Tr

September 21, 2015 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Unassociated Document POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby constitutes, designates and appoints Janey Ahn, Benjamin Archibald, Eugene Drozdetski, Laura Ingle, Charles Park, Tricia Meyer and Howard Surloff of BlackRock, Inc.

June 12, 2015 DEF 14A

BlackRock New York Municipal 2018 Term Trust BLACKROCK PROXY STATEMENT CLASSIFIED BOARD

BLACKROCK PROXY STATEMENT CLASSIFIED BOARD Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 25, 2015 N-Q

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 25, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, thi

February 17, 2015 SC 13G/A

BIT / BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Blackrock Multi-Sector Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09258A107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

January 16, 2015 CORRESP

MYD / BlackRock Muniyield Fund, Inc. CORRESP - -

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp 500 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116 TEL: (617) 573-4800 FAX: (617) 573-4822 www.

December 29, 2014 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust, BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, and BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust, BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, and BlackRock Multi-Sector In

December 29, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DS

September 25, 2014 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, th

September 25, 2014 N-Q

Blackrock Multi-sector Income Trust - BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 27, 2014 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 2 salix77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of BlackRock Series Fund, Inc (BVA-HI) BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc. (HYT) Blac

June 13, 2014 DEFA14A

- BLACKROCK BUILD AMERICA BOND TRUST

BlackRock Build America Bond Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 13, 2014 DEF 14A

- BLACKROCK PROXY STATEMENT CLASSIFIED BOARD

BLACKROCK PROXY STATEMENT CLASSIFIED BOARD UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 25, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST

BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 25, 2014 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, th

February 6, 2014 SC 13G

BIT / BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Blackrock Multi-Sector Income Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, par value $0.001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 09258A107 (CUSIP Number) January 27, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the ru

December 24, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 5 commmet77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (Preferred Sleeve) (BTZ-PREF) BlackRock Strategic Bond Trust (BHD) BlackRock Secured Credit Portfolio (BR-MSB) BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) BlackRock Limited Duration

December 24, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 6 ing77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Preferred Stock Portfolio (BR-INC-PS) BLACKROCK LONG DURATION BOND PORTFOLIO (BR-LONG) BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (Preferred Sleeve) (BTZ-PREF) BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (B

December 24, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 4 buld1stsourc77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock High Yield Trust (BHY) BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust (BLW) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock Funds II, High Yield Bond Portfolio (BR-HIYLD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yi

December 24, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3 3 allstate77o.htm Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Core Bond Trust (BHK) BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) BlackRock Income Opportunity Trust (BNA-USD) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Preferred Stock Portfolio (BR-INC-PS) The Offering Key Characteristics (Complete ALL Fields) Date of Offering Commencement: 08-05-2013

December 24, 2013 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 tax3nsar.htm REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (formerly BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust IV), BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, and BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of BlackRock Credit Al

September 24, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

September 24, 2013 EX-99.CERT

EX-99. CERT

EX-99.CERT 2 d592864dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99. CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(a) UNDER THE 1940 ACT AND SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, John M. Perlowski, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of BlackRock Multi-Sector Income T

June 26, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

77Q1(e) SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 3 bit77q1e.htm 77Q1(e) SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AGREEMENT dated June 10, 2013, among BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), BlackRock Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Advisor”), and BlackRock (Singapore) Limited, a Singapore limited company (the “Sub-Advisor”). WHEREAS, the Advisor has agreed to furnish

June 26, 2013 EX-99.77O RULE 10F-3

Participating Funds

Participating Funds n U.S. Registered Funds (Name of Fund, Aladdin Ticker): BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - Passive High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-PHY) BlackRock Multi-Asset Income - High Yield Portfolio (BR-INC-HY) BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT) BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) BlackRock Funds, BlackRock Global Long/Short Credit Fund (BR-GC) BlackRock High Yield Portfolio of Bla

February 25, 2013 EX-99.N

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consent CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use of our report dated January 9, 2013 relating to the financial statements of the BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (the “Trust”), which appears in the Statement of Additional Information in the earlier effective registration statement of the Trust on Form N-2 (File Nos.

February 25, 2013 EX-99.L

[Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP] February 25, 2013

EX-99.L 2 d491199dex99l.htm OPINION AND CONSENT OF COUNSEL TO THE REGISTRANT Exhibit (L) [Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP] February 25, 2013 BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust 100 Bellevue Parkway Wilmington, Delaware 19809 Re: BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust — Registration Statement on Form N-2 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special counsel to BlackRock Multi-S

February 25, 2013 N-2MEF

- BLACKROCK MULTI SECTOR INCOME TRUST

BLACKROCK MULTI SECTOR INCOME TRUST As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2013 Securities Act Registration No.

February 20, 2013 8-A12B

- BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUST

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

January 8, 2013 CORRESP

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom llp ONE BEACON STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02108-3194 TEL: (617) 573-4800 FAX: (617) 573-4822 www.

November 30, 2012 N-8A

- FORM N-8A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(A) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 The undersigned investment company hereby notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that it registers under and pursuant to the provisions of Section 8(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and in connection with such notific

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